2012 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mercedes-Benz G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mercedes-Benz G would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz G. (207 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz G.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz G. (540 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz G.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | 2010 Mercedes-Benz G | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Touareg | G |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4796 mm | 4686 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1941 mm | 1824 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2893 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 96 L |
